Palliative Care Consultation

Preferred Label : Palliative Care Consultation;

NCIt definition : The evaluation of a patient's care with the focus on minimizing their discomfort and maximizing their quality of life rather than curing their disease.;

Alternative definition : ACC/AHA: Consultation with a palliative care provider;

Details

Origin ID

C191566;

UMLS CUI

C4076282;

Semantic type(s)
- Health Care Activity [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Consultation for palliative care (procedure) [SNOMED CT concept]
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- ACC/AHA COVID-19 Appendix Variables [NCIt concept]
- ACC/AHA Cardiovascular and Noncardiovascular Complications of COVID-19 Terminology [NCIt concept]
- Appendix 10: End-of-Life Management Terminology [NCIt concept]

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